101 Textures in Graphite & Charcoal: Practical Drawing Techniques for Rendering a Variety of Surfaces & Textures

101 Textures in Graphite & Charcoal: Practical Drawing Techniques for Rendering a Variety of Surfaces & Textures

<DIV><P><B><I>101 Textures in Graphite & Charcoal </I>is a must-have resource for all graphite and charcoal artists. This guide provides step-by-step instructions on drawing key textures you'd find in any illustration. </B><BR /><BR /> Accurately rendering surfaces and textures is <B>one of the most challenging aspects</B> of working with graphite pencil and charcoal. <I>101 Textures in Graphite & Charcoal</I> provides artists with <B>step-by-step instructions</B> for learning how to draw a wide variety of the most common textures and surfaces, including <B>sand</B>, <B>water</B>, <B>metals</B>, <B>foliage</B>, <B>wood</B>, <B>fabrics</B>, <B>stone</B>, <B>grass</B>, <B>hair</B>, and many more.<BR /><BR /> Opening with a general <B>introduction to basic drawing tools</B>, <B>materials</B>, and <B>drawing techniques</B>, each page in this comprehensive resource features two to three easy-to-follow steps demonstrating how to create each specific texture.<BR /><BR /> You will will discover tips and techniques for<B> working in both graphite and charcoal</B> and how to manage their <B>differences when hatching</B>, <B>stippling</B>, <B>scumbling</B>, <B>blending</B>, and more. With its breadth of coverage, easy-to-follow instruction, and helpful tips, <I>101 Textures in Graphite & Charcoal</I> is a must-have resource for artists of all skill levels.</P></DIV>